Their findings have emerged following a two-day inspection of Capenhurst Church of England Primary.

The school, which has 96 pupils aged four 4 to 11, was marked as good, the next to top rating.

Many aspects were identified as outstanding. These are the extent to which pupils feel safe, their behaviour and the extent to which they adopt healthy lifestyles and contribute to the school and the wider community.

In a letter to the children, lead inspector Mr Garry Jones says he agrees that Capenhurst is a good school and said: “The care, guidance and support you receive from the staff are outstanding.

“This allows you to develop well and ensures you feel very safe in school.

“Your behaviour is excellent, you are proud of your school and make an outstanding contribution to its development and to the local community through your musical performances and fundraising.”

The inspector said the standards the children achieve by the end of Year 6 are “well above average” due to the good teaching they receive and the range of subjects and topics they study.

A ‘very good’ range of trips and visits make their studies more exciting.

“The school is exceptionally well led and managed,” he added.

“All staff are determined that it will become even better.”

In their report, the inspectors comment: “The provision for ensuring that each pupil has an equal opportunity to succeed is outstanding.

“This reflects the exceptional care and guidance provided for all pupils.

“Members of staff go well beyond what might be expected to support individuals and their families when they are facing difficulties.”

The efforts made to involve parents and carers are said to be ‘exemplary’ and the overwhelming majority are happy with the school.

The children make good progress which reflects the good teaching within the school.

Headteacher Claire Spinks and her small leadership team ‘have an extremely clear vision for the school’ and their determination and planning to bring about improvement are outstanding.

The inspectors have made a small number of suggestions to help the school to improve even further.